Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
column
noun
/ˈkɒl.əm/
Definition
A column is a vertical structure that supports a building or serves as a decorative element.
Examples
- The architect designed the building with tall marble columns.
- In the newspaper, she writes a column on travel tips every week.
- Each column in the spreadsheet represents a different category of data.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘column’ can refer to any vertical division in a chart or table, or a regular feature in a newspaper or magazine.
Synonyms
- pillar
- post
- shaft
- article
- section
